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Building Engineer

$35 - $40 per hour

ABM - Facility Services

Job Title

Building Engineer

Job Description

Pay: $35/HR to $40/HR DOE The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position. A specific offer will vary based on the applicant's experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data.

The Building Engineer performs various routine maintenance assignments and assists other Facilities Management personnel in the repair and maintenance of physical structures, equipment, and fixtures of the facility and grounds.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

  • Carpentry duties; install shelving, and repair windows, screens, blinds, and suspended ceilings
  • Electrical duties: switches, reset breakers, change bulbs and ballasts, other electrical duties as assigned
  • HVAC duties – check thermostats, hot and cold calls
  • Light plumbing repairs – change washers, valves, and shutoffs
  • General maintenance service for facility personnel (assemble furniture and accessories, move items)
  • Generalized knowledge of the use of power tools and other equipment
  • Assist other trades as required in emergencies or overload situations, including snow removal, groundskeeping and other items as assigned.
  • Collaborate with supervisor and other Facilities Management personnel to solicit expertise of required crafts necessary to complete assignments
  • Report defective materials, faulty operation of equipment, and unusual matters to supervisor and appropriate personnel
  • Make inspections of and file deficiency reports (to include work order requests) to correct problems for spaces, electrical mechanical equipment, control, and systems to ensure safe and reliable operations at peak energy efficiency
  • Work from work order system on wireless tablets and/or verbal instructions
  • Prioritize urgency of work requests based on department procedures and notify supervisor of any problems or delays in projects
  • Maintain work area and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and follow standard and prescribed safety regulations.
  • Report any violation of OSHA Regulations to supervisor.
  • Exercise and ensure that others follow safe working practices (even if this requires wearing a hard hat, safety glasses, cap, gown, proper footwear, or other safety apparel)
  • Respond to all facility emergency codes.
  • Attend all facility-sponsored training in Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Safety, Right-To-Know, and others as required
  • May be required to drive personal or facility owned vehicles for business purposes. If so, drivers will be subject to an initial driving record review (for currency of licensure as well as violations) and periodic reviews thereafter.
  • Handle multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Work alone effectively, managing anger/fear/hostility and/or stress appropriately
  • Demonstrate respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment
  • Promote effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
  • May accompany insurance, federal, state, or local authorities inspecting buildings or mechanical systems
  • Duties subject to change at anytime
Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • High School Diploma/GED required
  • 2 years commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience.
  • 5 years commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience
  • Ability to easily and effectively communicate and collaborate with facility personnel.
  • Ability to handle computer data entry input
  • Some knowledge and skill in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical and general maintenance
About Us

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, our over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience. ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, education, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together. ABM is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that does not discriminate on the basis of any trait or characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including disability and protected veteran status. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. ABM participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. E-Verify is an internet-based system used to electronically confirm employment eligibility. ABM is a military-friendly company proudly employing thousands of men and women who have served in the U.S. military. With ABM, you'll have access to a world-class training program and ample opportunities to use the skills you developed while serving our country. Whether you're looking for a frontline or professional position, you can find post-military career opportunities across ABM. ABM directs all applicants to apply at ABM does not accept unsolicited resumes or submissions outside of this portal. Applicants should submit their application by clicking Apply Now. For more information, visit

Job Info
  • Job Identification 168716
  • Posting Date 09/30/2026, 06:33 PM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Locations San Diego, CA, United States
  • Job Category Facilities
  • Work Days Full Time Days
  • Workplace On-site
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